This report identifies the key forces driving deforestation in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, which together contain almost 90% of the Amazon rainforest, and analyzes policies aimed at reducing deforestation. It proposes measures that could be implemented to encourage the sustainable development of the Amazon’s rich resources while ensuring it remains a cornerstone in the fight against climate change and a trove of biodiversity.
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Nearing the Tipping Point – Drivers of Deforestation in the Amazon Region
This report identifies the key forces driving deforestation in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, which together contain almost 90% of the Amazon rainforest, and analyzes policies aimed at reducing deforestation. It proposes measures that could be implemented to encourage the sustainable development of the Amazon’s rich resources while ensuring it remains a cornerstone in the fight against climate change and a trove of biodiversity.
Download the pdf from The Dialogoue (English).